greenery
/ˈɡɹiːnəɹi/ · green·er·y
noun
- Green foliage or verdure. The valley was carpeted with lush greenery after the spring rains.
- Foliage used as decoration, especially in interior design or stage settings. The event planner added artificial greenery to the banquet tables for a fresh look.
- Marijuana (slang). He offered to sell some high‑quality greenery at the concert.
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Did you know? The theatrical term 'greenery' for painted or real foliage on stage dates back to the early 19th century, while its slang use for marijuana emerged in the 1960s counterculture.